synchronized
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/ˈsɪŋkrəˌnaɪzd/
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/ˈsɪŋkrənaɪzd/
(synchronize)
operate simultaneously
Etymology
Etymology Information
'synchronize' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'synchronos', where 'syn-' meant 'together' and 'chronos' meant 'time'.
Historical Evolution
'synchronos' transformed into the Latin word 'synchronizare', and eventually became the modern English word 'synchronize'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to occur at the same time', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'synchronize'.
The dancers synchronized their movements perfectly.
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